Senior Manager- IT Controls (ITAC)

Position Name : Senior Manager- Controls ITAC

Brief Role Description: Automated Controls testing specialist

Job Roles & Responsibilities –

•Supervise and perform design and operating effectiveness testing of Automated controls (IT application controls ITACs/ Configurations) and test IPE / reports (Information provided by entity) across SAP and Non- SAP platforms as per plan for TML and subsidiaries

•Manage and develop a team of Automated control testers and ensure delivery of audit program with high quality standards

•Collaborate with control owners and IT functional support teams for management testing of IPE and Automated controls.

•Identify control deficiencies and make recommendations to improve control environment.

•Review impact analysis papers to determine the likelihood and severity of potential risks associated with the control deficiencies and consequences on financial reporting, if any.

•Co-ordinate with statutory auditors for resolution of queries on configured controls and IPEs.

•Establish a standardized approach towards testing, submission and review of test work papers and identify areas for automation of controls testing

Essential & Desirable Education/Qualifications/ Work experience/technical skills i.e. what are the must haves for this role:

(A) Functional Knowledge of Skills (Must Have)

1. Familiarity with SAP/ ERP configurations, ABAP Programs logic testing for business customised transactions.

2. Familiar with audit and control test methodology such as completeness & accuracy, IPE/IUC.

3. Expertise in performing testing configuration and customised reports

4. Demonstrable audit mind-set with excellent problem solving, conflict management and time management skills.

5. Ability to plan and organise effectively to meet audit deadlines.

6. Fluent English, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

7. Team management skills including the ability to plan and organise teams effectively to meet audit deadlines.

(B) Leadership Behavior- Stakeholder management

(C) Educational Qualification

1. CA/ Post graduation or similar professional qualification

2. SAP certification in any functional modules- SD/P2P/TRM/PS etc. or ABAP (must have)

3. Professional certification relating CISA, DISA, SOX related certification (Good to have)

(D) Technical Skill required

1. Proficient in SAP

2. Ability to read standard and customized programs

3. MS Office

(E) Language Proficiency - Fluent English, excellent written and verbal communication skills

(F) Experience Required

1. Overall Total experience of 6 to 12 years with atleast 5+ years in IT controls testing/ Risk and Controls/ Internal Audit.

2. Performed test of design and operative effectiveness in a complete audit cycle.

3. Managed multiple stakeholders / senior management to agree on risk based issues and remediation.

Added advantage

1. Experience of managing small teams.

2. Worked on international IT testing programme or specific ICOFR programmes.

3. Experience of working in Big 4 / cross border control testing teams.

4. Performed risk based control testing with SAP as the primary ERP.